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Friday, 31 March 2017

US Military Dog, Jony Retires After Serving 68 Years in US Department of Defence

A U.S. Air Force dog identified as Jony, serving with the 20th Security Forces Squadron, has retired after nine years (or 68 dog years) of distinguished service, the U.S. Department of Defence has said.

Auditing giant, KPMG, has named Real Madrid and Manchester United, as the most valuable clubs in the world.

A group under the aegis of Stand up for Nigeria (SUN), has asked the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, to resign. This is after the suspension of former senate leader, Ali Ndume by members of the parliament.

Operatives of the Nigerian Police Force numbering up to 127, who are attached to the presidency in Abuja and the South-West, are reportedly unhappy and grumbling over unpaid allowances.

Former South Korean President Park Geun-hye has been arrested and jailed in connection with the corruption investigation that led to her ouster earlier this month.

Justice John Tsoho of the Federal High Court, Abuja yesterday granted the Commandant of Peace Corps, Mr. Dickson Akor, bail in the sum of N10 million.

Buhari Will Return to His London Doctors - Presidency

The Presidency on Thursday said President Muhammadu Buhari has not changed his plan to return to his doctors in London, United Kingdom for follow-ups.

Governor of Ghana’s central bank, Abdul-Nashiru Issahaku has resigned. This was made known to journalists by anonymous source.

President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday changed a plan by which he was due to return to London this weekend for another round of medical treatment, barely two weeks after his return from a hospital there.

More cash believed to be part of the London-Paris Club loan refund has been found by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

President Donald Trump’s eldest daughter, Ivanka Trump, has announced that she would take up an appointment in her father’s administration.

Senate suspends Ali Ndume for six months

The Nigerian Senate has suspended Senator Ali Ndume for six months.

A delivery man with an online marketing store, Jumia, Mr. Chukwuma Eleje, has been killed in a house on Ada George Road, Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

Prime Minister Theresa May has signed the letter that will formally begin the United Kingdom’s departure from the European Union.

Nigerian Singer Davido has been hospitalized for a yet to be disclosed ailment.

Reports have emerged stating that Chelsea has identified Alexis Sanchez as their no.1 transfer target this summer. It appears that Chelsea manager Antonio Conte wants to recruit the Chilean talisman for the upcoming 2017/18 season.

Jose Mourinho is unlucky – Ferguson

Former Manchester United manager, Sir Alex Ferguson, has noted that his successor, Jose Mourinho is “unlucky” not to see his side competing for the Premier League title this season.

Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), at the weekend, stopped supply of fuel to Ekiti State.

Oritsefemi Moves Into New Lekki Home (Photos)

Nigerian singer, Oritse Femi, just stepped up as he moved into his new home in Lekki, Lagos estimated to have cost a whooping N400million.

Big Brother Naija housemate, Bisola is this week head of house. Bisola became head of house after she luckily pick the ballon with the title.

Certificate scandal deepens as Dino Melaye’s name is missing from ABU alumni website

Fresh investigations conducted by our correspondent has shown that the certificate scandal involving the senator representing Kogi West Senatorial District, Dino Melaye, is indeed very far from over, as his name was not found on the Ahmadu Bello University alumni website after a thorough check.

Barcelona have confirmed that they have decided to name a new ground after their former player and manager, Johan Cruyff.

Gianluigi Buffon breaks European cap record with 1,000th match

Gianluigi Buffon has become the most capped European footballer of all time, after making his 168th Italy appearance against Albania on Friday night.

An airport named after Cristiano Ronaldo in his native Madeira, Portugal will be opened on March 29.

See the Alleged 'Hand of God' Image Which Appeared in the Sky (Photo+Video)

A video which is making the waves on the internet has shown a shape that perfectly resembles a hand which appeared in the sky. The 'hand' is now being hailed as proof that Heaven exists on social media.

Barcelona forward, Neymar, has said Coutinho would “totally fit” at the Camp Nou.

Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu, has advised Lagos governorship hopefuls not to contest against the incumbent governor, Akinwumi Ambode, in the 2019 election.

The leadership crisis rocking the soul of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) seems to be coming to an end as the two factions loyal to the National Chairman,

The Senator representing Kogi West Senatorial District, Dino Melaye has filed a N5 billion libel suit against online media platform, SaharaReporters for alleging that he didn't graduate from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.

Eedris Abdulkareem: I’m the reason Don Jazzy is making money

Controversial rapper, Eedris Abdulkareem has said that new artistes like Don Jazzy are making a lot of money because of sacrifices old artistes like himself made.

The operatives of the Nigerian Police, arrested a 61-year-old landlord identified as Toafeek Hassan, six days ago with fresh human head and other body parts of a lady he was alleged to have murdered on Sunday at Ikoga community in the Badagry area of Lagos.

Manchester United set to let Wayne Rooney join Everton for free

Manchester United are reportedly set to allow striker Wayne Rooney to return to his former club, Everton at the end of the season.

The body of Dr. Allwell Orji, who jumped off the third mainland bridge into the Lagos lagoon on Sunday, March 19, has been recovered, according to Channels TV.

Major security alert was activated at the Palace of Westminster after a man apparently carrying a knife charged through the gates into the front yard of the parliamentary compound.

Shanghai Shenhua's Nigerian striker Obafemi Martins has launched his charity campaign in Lagos by donating over 5,000 wheelchairs and crutches to special athletes at the National Stadium in Surulere.

Head coach of the Super Eagles, Gernot Rohr, will be without Victor Moses, for their two international friendly matches against Senegal and Burkina Faso.

According to AFP, passengers flying directly to Britain from Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia and Turkey will be banned from taking laptops and tablet computers into the plane cabin, the government announced Tuesday.

Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State on Tuesday escaped death when a commercial Carina ll Toyota car rammed into his convoy.

BREAKING News: AMCON sells Keystone Bank

Keystone Bank Limited, the last amongst the batch of banks acquired by Central Bank of Nigeria, under the leadership of Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, in 2009 has finally been sold off,

The Lagos State Government has banned live band music at various beer parlours, restaurants and food joints in the state and imposed a fine of N500,000 for offenders.

Officials of the United States have banned certain electronic devices on flights to America from 13 international airports due to increased terror threats, sources told Fox News on Monday.

Dino Melaye, the senator representing Kogi West at the National Assembly is in for another controversy following a revelation that he never graduated from the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria as is being claimed.

Sir Alex Ferguson to return as Manchester United manager

Sir Alex Ferguson will return to the Old Trafford dugout to manage the Manchester United 2008 XI, in Michael Carrick’s testimonial game this year.

Evicted participant of the ongoing Big Brother Naija reality television show, Thin Tall Tony, on Sunday admitted he is married.

An unidentified woman jumped into the lagoon, in the Maza-Maza area of Lagos. She was lucky, as help came before she could drown.

The photos of the medical doctor, Allwell Orji,who committed suicide on 3rd Mainland Bridge in Lagos after receiving a strange phone call have emerged.